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Sacral Nerve Modulation in Overactive Bladder

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This article represents a general overview of therapies for urinary urgency, frequency, and overactive bladder, with specific emphasis on sacral neuromodulation. The history of sacral neuromodulation is discussed along with an update of the current literature. Future directions for neuromodulation of the pelvic floor also are discussed.

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Disclosures

Dr. Steven Siegel is an advisory board member for Medtronic and Uroplasty; a consultant for Uroplasty; has received money for patents from Medtronic; has served on the speakers’ bureau for Allergan; and holds financial interest in QIG Group. No further potential conflicts of interest relevant to this article have been reported.

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  1. Division of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA

    John A. Occhino

  2. Centers for Continence Care & Female Urology, Metro Urology – Cornerstone Medical Center, 6025 Lake Road, Suite 200, Woodbury, MN, 55125, USA

    Steven W. Siegel

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Occhino, J.A., Siegel, S.W. Sacral Nerve Modulation in Overactive Bladder. Curr Urol Rep 11, 348–352 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-010-0132-6

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